Canon EOS R6
full-frame · 2020
Canon EOS R3
full-frame · 2021
Canon EOS R3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R6 lands at 89 and Canon EOS R3 at 93. That puts Canon EOS R3 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R6 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R3 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R3Compared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R3 leads on photo (93 vs 89).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R3Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R3 leads on autofocus (91 vs 87).
Video
Canon EOS R3Compared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R3 leads on video (89 vs 85).
Value for money
Canon EOS R6Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R6 more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Canon EOS R6
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Canon EOS R3
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS R3
Which is better, Canon EOS R6 or Canon EOS R3? +
Canon EOS R3 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R6 worth the price? +
At $2,499, Canon EOS R6 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in photo.
Is Canon EOS R3 worth the price? +
At $5,999, Canon EOS R3 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R6 or Canon EOS R3 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R6 or Canon EOS R3? +
Canon EOS R3 — leads on photo (93 vs 89). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R6 or Canon EOS R3? +
Canon EOS R3 — leads on autofocus (91 vs 87). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.